ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) has a Graham intrinsic value of $55.47 per share. At $141.97 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 156% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 28.5% a year to $13.3B, with an average return on invested capital of -6.6%.

Graham intrinsic value
$55.47
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$141.97
Price vs Graham value
156% above
Market cap
$148.6B
Revenue (FY2025)
$13.3B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
28.5%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
-6.6%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$4.6B

NOW 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $13.3B $1.7B $1.67 $4.6B 13.7% 14.4%
FY2024 $11.0B $1.4B $1.37 $3.4B 12.4% 15.5%
FY2023 $9.0B $1.7B $1.68 $2.7B 8.5% 14.3%
FY2022 $7.2B $325.0M $0.32 $2.2B 4.9% 8.5%
FY2021 $5.9B $230.1M $0.23 $1.8B 4.4% 8.1%
FY2020 $4.5B $118.5M $0.12 $1.4B 4.4% 5.6%
FY2019 $3.5B $626.7M $0.64 $971.1M 1.2% 2.8%
FY2018 $2.6B -$26.7M -$0.03 $586.6M -1.6% -5.3%
FY2017 $1.9B -$149.1M -$0.14 $492.3M -5.3% -20.9%
FY2016 $1.4B -$451.8M — $54.4M -30.4% -109.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

ServiceNow is a consistent compounder, expanding top-line revenue at 28.5% annually over the past decade.

ServiceNow returns on capital have been average, hovering around 8.0% ROIC over the decade.

ServiceNow capital allocation metrics are N/A for the decade; share count and net debt history are incomplete.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, ServiceNow is modeled at 15.0% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $55.47 per share.

NOW stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 15.0% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, NOW's intrinsic value is about $55.47 per share.

Is NOW stock undervalued?

At $141.97 (close on Oct 17, 2026), NOW trades 156% above its Graham value of $55.47. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has ServiceNow, Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.4B in fiscal 2016 to $13.3B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 28.5%. Net income was $1.7B in fiscal 2025.

Does ServiceNow, Inc. generate free cash flow?

ServiceNow, Inc. generated $4.6B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is NOW's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was -6.6%, and average return on equity was -3.3%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this NOW data come from?

From ServiceNow, Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Jul 23, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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